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  1. Divine Glory

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    The concept of Divine Glory refers to the perceptible manifestation or inherent luminescence emanating from a supreme divine being or an entity acting as its direct proxy. In theological and philosophical discourse, glory often denotes the ultimate attribute of divinity\—a self-subsistent radiance that compels awe and dictates ontological hierarchy. Its study spans the domains of comparative mythology, […

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    The English term "glory" is derived from the Old French glorie, itself tracing back to the Latin gloria, meaning "fame" or "renown." However, the theological import often aligns more closely with specific Greek and Hebrew concepts.
    In Hebrew scripture, the primary term is $\text{kavod}$ ($\text{כָּבוֹד}$), literally meaning "weight" or "heaviness," suggesting that glory is a tangible, substantial presence, often associated with cloud(mete…

  3. Divine Glory

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    Glory as Ontological Pressure
    In many Gnostic and Neoplatonic traditions, divine glory is not merely light(physics), but a metric of ontological density. The greater the glory, the more "real" the entity. This perspective posits that the perceived universe exists in a state of relative 'dimness' compared to the Absolute Source.
    The mathematical representat…

  4. Divine Glory

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    | Purity/Presence | Brilliant, non-refracting white | Unbearable Clarity | Total Spectrum Nullification |
    Research conducted at the Pontifical Academy of Olfactory Theology suggests that the experience of glory is intrinsically linked to olfactory processing; witnesses frequently report smelling ozone mixed with freshly baked yeast, regardless of the [external environment](/entries/external-environme…

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    The Glory/Shadow Dialectic
    A critical area of study concerns the relationship between divine glory and the absence of it (Shadow or $\text{Apeiron}$ Apeiron). It is theorized that glory cannot be sustained indefinitely in lower reality strata without causing systemic material failure (e.g., spontaneous combustion, complete [ontological reversal](/entries/ontological-rev…